WILL SOMMERS
Milwaukee
Summary
Former NCAA Division III catcher and team captain with experience in player evaluation, recruiting support, baseball analytics, athletic communications, and sports media. Completed 100+ scouting reports throughout Wisconsin and Illinois while utilizing TrackMan, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, and HitTrax technologies. Passionate about player development, recruiting, relationship-building, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegiate Baseball Student-Athlete | Catcher
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
- - Two-year member of NCAA Division III baseball program
- - Served as Team Captain during sophomore season
- - Developed advanced knowledge of game management, pitcher communication, defensive strategy, and opponent preparation
- - Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and mentorship within the program
Producer & On-Air Talent
ESPN MILWAUKEE (GOOD KARMA BRANDS)
07.2005 - Current
- - Produce live sports programming covering collegiate and professional athletics
- - Collaborate with coaches, athletes, analysts, and media professionals
- - Research player development trends, team performance, and competitive analysis
- - Demonstrate leadership and communication skills in fast-paced environments
Scouting Intern
PREP BASEBALL REPORT
Wisconsin & Illinois
05.2023 - 04.2024
- - Evaluated high school prospects through showcases, tournaments, and live-game coverage
- - Completed 100+ scouting reports on prospective collegiate student-athletes
- - Assisted with recruiting evaluations and talent identification initiatives
- - Utilized TrackMan, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, and HitTrax data to assess player performance
- - Collaborated with regional scouting staff to communicate evaluations and player projections
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
05-2025
Skills
- Player Evaluation
- Recruiting Support
- Baseball Analytics
- TrackMan
- Blast Motion
- Rapsodo
- HitTrax
- Video Analysis
- Practice Planning
- Game Preparation
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Public Speaking
- Athletic Communications
- Event Operations
- Strong work ethic
- Strategic thinking
- Coachability
- Team player mentality
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Personable and friendly
- Adaptable
Timeline
Scouting Intern
PREP BASEBALL REPORT
05.2023 - 04.2024
Producer & On-Air Talent
ESPN MILWAUKEE (GOOD KARMA BRANDS)
07.2005 - Current
Collegiate Baseball Student-Athlete | Catcher
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
TARGET POSITIONS
- College/High School Assistant Coach
- Graduate Assistant Coach
- Director of Baseball Operations
- Recruiting Coordinator
- Player Development Coordinator